Side Effects
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Black, tarry stools
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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bone pain
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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ear congestion
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fever
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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headache
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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itching, skin rash
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loss of voice
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nausea
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nervousness
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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painful or difficult urination
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pounding in the ears
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runny or stuffy nose
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slow or fast heartbeat
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sneezing
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stomach pain
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swollen glands
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tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
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trouble breathing
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unexplained weight loss
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Less common
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Anxiety
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decreased urine
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difficulty swallowing
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fainting
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irregular heartbeat
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loss of appetite
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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seizures
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swelling
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chest tightness
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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fluid-filled skin blisters
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hives
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joint pain
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light-colored stools
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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sensitivity to the sun
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skin thinness
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yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
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Decreased weight
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difficulty in moving
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injection site irritation or pain
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muscle spasm or stiffness
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swelling or inflammation of the mouth
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swollen joints
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trouble sleeping
Less common
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Discouragement
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feeling sad or empty
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irritability
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loss of interest or pleasure
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trouble concentrating
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Portions of this document last updated: July 01, 2024
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